Tier 4
Los Angeles, United States
Last verified 12 June 2026
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The main submission deadline for Hollywood Shorts Filmfest is around 9 July 2026. Confirmed for the current edition.
Submitting to Hollywood Shorts Filmfest costs from USD 22 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.
No premiere requirement. Hollywood Shorts Filmfest accepts films that have screened elsewhere.
Hollywood Shorts Filmfest takes place in Los Angeles, United States.
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